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02-23-2015, 01:18 PM
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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They had a plan at one point to combine the stadium and convention center. They were going to build the stadium into the water close to the current convention center and then build the convention center underneath the field. I forget what happened to the plan.
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02-23-2015, 02:00 PM
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#72
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Birdman
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Crazy Town Banana-Pants.
Posts: 371
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jon.reynolds
They had a plan at one point to combine the stadium and convention center. They were going to build the stadium into the water close to the current convention center and then build the convention center underneath the field. I forget what happened to the plan.
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I think it was too much in price so it was shot down, if I remember correctly. Gotta research on that to confirm it.
But yeah, the NFL brand holds a lot more money, way more compared to SDCC, and the chance again to host the Super Bowl is another reason I can see the city doing everything possible to keep the NFL there. Even if it means losing the con. Just look, the MLB All-Star Game is next year and if CCI didn't change their dates to the following week, I bet you the city would have pressured CCI to change its dates. Probably using some kind of economic threats to have them change its dates. Of course, that didn't happen. Overall though, professional sports holds all the $$$$, regardless on who goes to the games.
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02-23-2015, 02:17 PM
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Modzilla
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 22,183
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Originally Posted by Royd
Assuming all goes well with my plans, I'll be located at the 3A Toys booth which will be co-located with the IDW booth. After not being able to travel to SDCC last year due to finances, I'm really looking forward to this one  |
Cool now we have a booth to meet up at. If 3A has a Marvel exclusive, make sure you set one aside for me to buy. 
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02-23-2015, 03:51 PM
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#74
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: The Windy City
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Originally Posted by MONSTER
Cool now we have a booth to meet up at. If 3A has a Marvel exclusive, make sure you set one aside for me to buy. |
Now i see why we couldn't meet up last year, we didn't have royd there to make it happen. I wasn't able to get any tickets this year so i'll have to experience sdcc thru bill's pictures or texts
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02-23-2015, 04:00 PM
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#75
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Hercules
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: By a Lake in NC
Posts: 14,926
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Originally Posted by Bishop40
Now i see why we couldn't meet up last year, we didn't have royd there to make it happen. I wasn't able to get any tickets this year so i'll have to experience sdcc thru bill's pictures or texts |
3 words. Nobu Nobu Nobu.
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02-23-2015, 05:16 PM
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Suicide Squad
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 7,347
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Originally Posted by Underdog07
Well, as you say, you are not a sports fan. I would wager 50-60% of the area watches the Chargers game while less than 1% attend (or even could attend) comic con.
Losing a NFL team will hurt a city more financially than the lose of the comic con as the sports culture is so pervasive of everything.
My guess is you will get a new stadium. Too much money at stake not too.
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Polls are not good for the stadium funding though. Over half oppose, a third approve. And that wasn't registered voters, it won't get better with those that vote their pocketbooks, especailly when we have infrastructure and law enforcement retention issues.
I don't think any PR campign can shift those numbers in favor enough.
Ten years ago I might agree with you it would happen, but again, demograpics are changing and the Chargers just angered some fans negotiating with their mortal enemy the Raiders and doing so behind their backs for nine months. I am no fan true and up front I want them gone, but friends of mine are and that hit them hard. That and the team does get called the "Chokers". Not like it's been a gleaming jewel for San Diego.
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03-25-2015, 07:28 AM
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Hercules
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: By a Lake in NC
Posts: 14,926
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Who tried for hotels yesterday?
One thought I had is that they should have an image of the site up so you can review before it goes live. Having to read each box that they want you to check or not check takes valuable time.
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03-25-2015, 01:12 PM
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Justice League
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 274
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Originally Posted by MONSTER
Cool now we have a booth to meet up at. If 3A has a Marvel exclusive, make sure you set one aside for me to buy. |
Monster, what 3A stuff do you collect?
RoyD, will you be working at the 3A booth?
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03-25-2015, 04:37 PM
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Modzilla
Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 22,183
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Originally Posted by lbeechee
Monster, what 3A stuff do you collect?
RoyD, will you be working at the 3A booth?
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Nothing yet but I've been tempted by their Marvel stuff.
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03-25-2015, 07:43 PM
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Justice League
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 274
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Originally Posted by MONSTER
Nothing yet but I've been tempted by their Marvel stuff.
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OH, thought you had already. Lol. I've been collecting 3A since 2008, I was pumped when I heard the Ironman was being released I passed when he was due to some concerns with the rubber, but it turned out a floppy waist was the biggest issue. He's cool looking, so I may still buy one. Waiting to see how their DC toys come out.
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